The “Rookie” Probation Officer of the Year Award was established to recognize probation officers who, while at the beginning of their career, show the attitude, aptitude, and the desire to improve themselves and to develop into leaders among their peers. Nominees shall be within their first two (2) years of certification as a probation officer in the state of Indiana. Past winners of this award are Melanie Strode and Rachael Jones.
2024 Rookie Probation Officer of the Year Award Nominations
The Award Committee is reviewing nominations submitted by the due date of August 6, 2024 at 5 PM EST.
On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana (POPAI) annual fall conference, Michelle Murfin, of the Hamilton County Department of Probation Services, was awarded the “Rookie Probation Officer of the Year Award”. Learn more about Michelle.
“Rookie” Probation Officer of the Year Award Recipients
| 2024 Michelle Murfin | 2023 Abigail O’Brien | |
| 2022 Tabitha Davis | 2021 Valerie Runyon | 2020 Jessica Darr-Stall |
| 2017 Brittany Stodghill | 2015 Rachael Jones | 2014 Melanie Strode |
There were no qualified candidates submitted in 2016, 2018, and 2019.